Paneled Webinar: How Manufacturers Use VSM to Reduce Waste and Improve Flow
Three manufacturers. Three perspectives. One conversation about improving how work flows.
For our upcoming Value Stream Mapping panel, we’re bringing the conversation directly to the people doing the work:
🔹 Katy Westcott, CEO, Katrinkles
🔹 Kip Reinsmith, Design Strategist, Pneuhaus
🔹 John Westgate, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, MagSeal
Every manufacturing process contains opportunities for improvement—but they’re often hidden within the day-to-day demands of production. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) provides a structured way to visualize the flow of materials and information, helping organizations uncover bottlenecks, reduce waste, improve communication, and create more efficient operations.
Through a facilitated discussion, our panelists will share lessons learned from working with manufacturers of all sizes, discuss common challenges organizations face when mapping processes, and explore how VSM can serve as a foundation for operational excellence.
What You’ll Learn
- The purpose and benefits of Value Stream Mapping
- How to identify waste, bottlenecks, and process constraints
- Common mistakes organizations make when mapping their value streams
- Strategies for engaging employees and cross-functional teams in improvement efforts
- How manufacturers are using VSM to support Lean initiatives, productivity improvements, and growth objectives
- Practical next steps
Who Should Attend
- Manufacturing Leaders
- Operations Managers
- Continuous Improvement Professionals
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Managers
- Lean Practitioners
- Business Owners and Executives
Why Attend
Value Stream Mapping is more than a process improvement exercise—it’s a powerful tool for understanding how work flows through your organization and identifying opportunities to improve performance. Hear directly from experienced practitioners who have helped manufacturers uncover inefficiencies, strengthen operations, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Bring your questions and join the conversation with manufacturing experts from across Rhode Island.